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Theodore
Theodore ♂ From the French form of the Greek name Theodōros, derived from theos ‘god’ + dōron ‘gift’. The name was popular among early Christians and was borne by several saints.
Short forms: Theo, Ted. Pet form: Teddy. Cognates: German, Danish: Theodor. Dutch: Theodoor. Norwegian, Swedish: Teodor. French: Théodore. Spanish, Portuguese, Italian: Teodoro. Russian: Feodor, Fyodr. Polish: Teodor. Bulgarian: Todor. Finnish: Teuvo. Hungarian: Tivadar, Tódor. Latvian: Teodors. |
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PATRICK HANKS, KATE HARDCASTLE, and FLAVIA HODGES. "Theodore." A Dictionary of First Names. 2006. Encyclopedia.com. 29 May. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. PATRICK HANKS, KATE HARDCASTLE, and FLAVIA HODGES. "Theodore." A Dictionary of First Names. 2006. Encyclopedia.com. (May 29, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O41-Theodore.html PATRICK HANKS, KATE HARDCASTLE, and FLAVIA HODGES. "Theodore." A Dictionary of First Names. 2006. Retrieved May 29, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O41-Theodore.html |
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Theodore
Theodore For Russian rulers thus named, use Feodor. |
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"Theodore." The Columbia Encyclopedia, 6th ed.. 2011. Encyclopedia.com. 29 May. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. "Theodore." The Columbia Encyclopedia, 6th ed.. 2011. Encyclopedia.com. (May 29, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1E1-IX-Theodr-Rus.html "Theodore." The Columbia Encyclopedia, 6th ed.. 2011. Retrieved May 29, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1E1-IX-Theodr-Rus.html |
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Théodore
Théodore ♂ (French) From Greek. See Theodore.
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PATRICK HANKS, KATE HARDCASTLE, and FLAVIA HODGES. "Théodore." A Dictionary of First Names. 2006. Encyclopedia.com. 29 May. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. PATRICK HANKS, KATE HARDCASTLE, and FLAVIA HODGES. "Théodore." A Dictionary of First Names. 2006. Encyclopedia.com. (May 29, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O41-Thodore.html PATRICK HANKS, KATE HARDCASTLE, and FLAVIA HODGES. "Théodore." A Dictionary of First Names. 2006. Retrieved May 29, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O41-Thodore.html |
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Theodore
Theodore
•jackdaw • battledore
•landau, Landor
•chador • vendor • humidor • lobster thermidor • cuspidor • corridor
•stevedore • Isidore • condor
•stormdoor • Sodor • Theodore
•toreador • troubadour • picador
•commodore • parador • Labrador
•matador • conquistador • Salvador
•Ecuador
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"Theodore." Oxford Dictionary of Rhymes. 2007. Encyclopedia.com. 29 May. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. "Theodore." Oxford Dictionary of Rhymes. 2007. Encyclopedia.com. (May 29, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O233-Theodore.html "Theodore." Oxford Dictionary of Rhymes. 2007. Retrieved May 29, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O233-Theodore.html |
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